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W605 NBU

2000 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,829 mi
Last recorded18,829 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 5 Series116,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 NBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 18,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 18,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 18,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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W605 NBU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W605 NBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W605 NBU?

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What year was W605 NBU registered?

W605 NBU is a 2000 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W605 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W605 NBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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